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• Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 2000 Page 9 Mr. Schilling asked if the City has control over the type of material that can be stored. Staff advised that legally the City couldn't distinguish between types of materials. It was noted that at times storage material can stick up over a fence. Therefore, storage will be limited to internal light industrial properties. Mr. Zych suggested this item be deferred in order to clean up the provision language. He asked why staff is requesting a change in the ordinance that was adopted two years ago. Staff clarified the difference between accessory use and principal use. The 1997 ordinance allowed a conditional use permit for exterior storage as an accessory use meaning the business had to have another principal use. Exterior storage as a principle use is allowed as interim use only that will be terminated at some future date or event. Mr. Corson asked if the 4:1 ratio has been thought over carefully. Staff advised the ratio should be changed to 3:1. Staff also advised that changing the original ordinance by deleting exterior storage as an accessory use was an error. Chair Schaps clarified the amendment will allow for backyard storage that cannot be seen from the freeway, prohibits abutting a neighborhood school, will require fencing, screening and an impervious surface, and cannot b it. He noted the city does have rights regarding the storage of hazardous mater Mr. Johnson referred to the Lakes Industri discretion regarding the types of business the amendment. This particular situa Par mg the developer does have There are a number of safeguards in e quite rare. Mr. Rafferty stated he will want to The amendment puts the gui Chair Schaps declared the pub recommendation with each application. ce for each applicant. ing open at 7:54 p.m. Mr. Barry Birnberg, Real Estate Broker, came forward and asked if the front yard is the same as the side yard. Staff advised front and side yard is not the same. Mr. Biernberg stated the first draft of the amendment showed a 4:1 ratio. It has been suggested to change it to 3:1. He indicated their storage area is a little over 3:1 and they abut the prison. Staff suggested the ratio be changed to 3.5:1. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:55 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 7 -0. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to adopt Ordinance No. xx — 2000, as presented, including the following provisions: